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The tenth week again delivered, with a huge upset for the Bills proving the 'any given Sunday' saying that attracts so many people into the National Football League

That result may have opened things up for the Patriots to move back into a top spot they used to occupy, with a remaining games that gives them an advantage over their eight and two rivals

Over in the NFC the Seahawks and Rams had perfect results to set up a major confrontation next week, while our player of the week is pursuing milestones as well as the Most Valuable Player award

The Breakdown - Simply an Off Day for the Bills?

Was it just an emotional letdown from defeating Kansas City the previous week or a deeper issue? That's the question for the Buffalo team to address

The Bills had won seven in a row against the Dolphins but were outperformed from the beginning as the Dolphins ran out 30-13 winners in an eye-opening result - and display

MVP Josh Allen only got the team's opening first down in the third quarter and first points in the fourth - yes Miami had ten days to get ready but it was nonetheless a significant failure laid by one of the league's best offenses

Dolphins quarterback Tua passed for two touchdowns but rusher De'Von Achane was the devastating difference, with 225 combined yards and two scores

Bottling up the NFL's top rushing attack was also key, with James Cook and company registering just eighty-six yards, their lowest of the season and just over fifty percent their 161.5 yard season average

Additionally there were the three crucial ball losses, and the two from Allen specifically. An pass caught by defense in the scoring area meaning a nine minute drive yielded no points, and his fourth-quarter dropped ball that Miami converted to a touchdown just two plays

It was typical 'old Buffalo' as they shot themselves in the foot, falling into a deficit on defense and Allen trying to overcompensate to dig his team from the situation - not the composed, disciplined, balanced Buffalo team we've seen this year

The Dolphins have served up a bit of everything this year so the jury's out on if this is the start of a trend, but for Buffalo they'll need an immediate bounce-back in a difficult matchup against Tampa Bay next week as the New England are sneaking into a comfortable advantage at the summit of the American Football Conference East

In Focus - Patriots Identify Route to Unexpected First Place

Regarding the Patriots, they're one of three eight and two squads in the league, all AFC sides, but could they be the best?

You can pick holes in New England, the Broncos and Indianapolis really for feasting on the lesser sides, with just five of their total 24 wins coming against opponents with a positive record - and one example was the Indianapolis defeating the Denver

Denver beat the reigning champion Eagles in Philly and are masters of the fourth-quarter while Indy can ride Jonathan Taylor, but the New England adding Sunday's win in Tampa to their primtime success in Orchard Park appears to be a statement

Their pair of losses occurred in recently appointed coach Mike Vrabel's initial three games, with seven straight victories, just like Denver, from that point - but taking down Baker Mayfield after the Buccaneers had a bye to prepare was significant

Maye's MVP claims continue to be discussed, and he certainly deserves credit for bravery after taking some savage hits in Tampa but hanging in there to steer his team to success

The defensive unit is solid and first-year running back Henderson burst onto the scene on game day with 147 rushing yards and two exciting scores of fifty-five and sixty-nine yards - establishing himself as just the fifth different runner to exceed 22 miles per hour this year on his initial touchdown

Although you can argue who 'the top team' is statistically, the Patriots should be favourites to finish with the top record thanks to their remaining opponents - which features just a single matchup against a successful opponent, although a huge one against the Bills

Visiting the Ravens is also tough, but the Broncos have it even tougher in the AFC West with the Chiefs to play twice, the Los Angeles Chargers (who might also challenge for first place but encounter the same problem) and also the Green Bay on the schedule

The Colts also play the Chiefs, and have the Seahawks, 49ers and two matchups with the 5-4 Jaguars to contend with. There is a considerable distance to travel but the opportunity is open for a shock number one position in the American Football Conference

Coming Up - Rams & Seahawks Prepare for Week 11 Showdown

Both squads with strong arguments to be superior to all of the three 8-2 sides are National Football Conference West rivals the Seattle and Rams, who each scored forty points to go to seven and two before next week's major meeting between the pair in LA

They've both won four in a row, have signal callers in Stafford and Sam Darnold playing at an high standard (although Sam Darnold had turnover issues on Sunday) with excellent pass catchers, and defenses giving up under 20 points a contest

Each could easily be undefeated as too - especially the Rams as their pair of losses occurred in extra time against the 49ers and then that painful defeat in Philadelphia when they had a game-winning kick with the last kick blocked and returned by the Philadelphia for a score

Seattle also lost to the 49ers, with a last-minute score in week one, before losing to the final play of the contest against the Buccaneers - so they're truly among the top teams in the NFL

The next matchup on Sunday could be the best of the season to date

Player of the Week - Taylor

Taylor might be on for a historic year after his remarkable performance in Berlin - running for 244 yards, registering three touchdowns and adding another 42 {receiving yards